In Edinburgh, 80,000 revellers converged on Princes Street for the 21st annual extravaganza, culminating in a firework display at the capital’s castle. Bands also played on a series of stages, headlined by the Pet Shop Boys.

At 8.14pm (20:14) a fireworks display was launched in Edinburgh, Stirling and Inverness to mark the Year of Homecoming, a series of events showcasing Scotland, in particular the Commonwealth Games and golf’s Ryder Cup.